NSW Secondary Deputy Principal’s Association - Annual Conference
Novotel Northbeach - August 27-29, 2014
Organisation for this year’s conference continues with the pace picking up. A very committed team of Deputy Principals from the Illawarra and South Coast network are working to deliver a relevant and enjoyable conference to those who attend in August.
Registration: Due to high demand conference registrations are now closed.
Program: the conference program is taking shape. The four keynote speakers have been confirmed. It is an exciting and highly relevant keynote team who will speak on contemporary issues impacting on the work of Deputy Principals across the state.
Dame Pat Collarbone (UK)
Professor Jenny Gore (University of Newcastle)
Jono Nicholas (CEO ReachOut.com by Inspire Foundation)
Jane Caro (Media Personality and Social Commentator)
A relevant workshop program is also being finalised. It is planned for as many workshops as possible to be repeated to maximise attendance at workshops of choice. Topics will include:
· Continuing the conversation with Pat Collarbone
· Continuing the conversation with Jenny Gore
· Higher levels of accreditation
· Leading BYOD – school case study
· Three phases of the principalship
· AITSL update
· Things I have Learnt along the Way (as a DP)
· Promoting Mindfulness
· The mental health of young people - Reachout.com
· Safety and Security directorate update
· Legal Branch update
· Financial management
· BOSTES update
Social Events: a fun and enjoyable social program is well advanced in its planning to maximise the networking of delegates. The Wednesday evening Welcome Reception will be held on the outdoor deck at the Novotel. It will have a pink theme in memory of Evelyn Hazzard. Entertainment will be provided by a two piece band. On Thursday evening the Conference Dinner will be held at the University of Wollongong. Shuttle buses will be provided from both the Novotel Northbeach and Chifley Hotels to transport delegates to and from the dinner. A seven piece band has been booked to get feet moving on the dance floor along with a performance by a local circus troupe – Circus Monoxide.
Trade Display: A full range of trade exhibitors is being contracted to be in attendance to promote their products. As always there will be much interest in the products on offer. The Sponsors Reception will be held on Wednesday evening immediately prior to the Welcome Reception. This will provide an opportunity for delegates to make initial contact with trade exhibitors attending the conference.